Table 1 Health worker study: participant characteristics
Characteristics | Survey (n = 281) | Focus Groups/Interviews (n = 102) |
|---|---|---|
Sex | ||
Female | 256 (91.1%) | 93 (91.2%) |
Male | 25 (8.9%) | 9 (8.8%) |
Mean age | 37.4 years | 39.5 years |
Cadre | ||
Medical officers | 14 (4.9%) | 12 (11.8%) |
Matrons | – | 8 (7.8%) |
Registered nurses | 156 (55.5%) | 53 (52.0%) |
Enrolled nurses | 111 (39.5%) | 29 (28.4%) |
≥ 5 years’ experiencea | ||
All health care | 159 (61.9%) | – |
Maternity care | 135 (52.3%) | – |
Mean years’ experience | ||
Medical officers | 11 years | 13 years |
Matrons | – | 23 years |
Registered nurses | 11 years | 14 years |
Enrolled nurses | 7 years | 13 years |